A Fragmented Slice of Early 20th Century News
A garbled mix of items touches on diverse themes from Spanish sympathizers and Castile soap to dining trends and French dishes. It notes railcar orders for Palmyra and Michigan works, rapid delivery lines to Texas, and a claim that Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters cures dyspepsia. It cites a Battle of Cardenas gift and a Winslow shell incident, with assorted ad-like lines on tobacco cures and peculiar anecdotes about Penelope Perry and a dachshund. It also includes a testimonial story about Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, framing them as a modern medical miracle, plus brief jokes and stray notices about constipation remedies and a court appointment.
A Friends Advice Sparks Forty Years of Health
A Woodstock Ontario woman Mary Lingard credits Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla with curing long liver problems and tumors after a friend's urging. She endured pain and blisters for years, then experienced lasting relief and now remains vigorous, taking a spring course of the tonic. The testimonial promotes the remedy and its curebook from J. C. Ayer Co.
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Ayer
Ayers
Mary Lingard
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
San Juan bombardment report and Iberian politics shift
A New York cable reports Admiral Sampson bombarding San Juan Porto Rico to ruins at dawn. The attack destroyed batteries and damaged the city as the fleet pressed shore defenses. Amid dispatch confusion in Washington, Spain sees ministerial resignations and a provisional government lineup forming under Sagasta.
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Denver
the Republican
New York
St. Thomas
Danish West Indies
Sampson
San Juan
Porto Rico
New
Sophia Rickmers
Halifax
Newfoundland
Rickmers
Ernnst
New York Herald
Martinique
Fort Monroe
Scley
Navy Department
Washington
Maine
Bob Evans
Iowa
Castle Morro
Indiana
Puritan
Terror
Morro Castle
Macias
St.Thomas
Associated Press
Yale
Spanish cabinet changes shake peace prospects
Madrid May 12 reports say Senor Moret secretary for the colonies and Senor Guilon foreign minister have resigned. Admiral Bermejo minister of marine and Count...
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Madrid
Senor Moret
Senor Guilon
Bermejo
Pouring into San Francisco to mobilize for Manila
Regular troops and volunteers flood San Francisco with hopes of 10 000 men in camp at the Presidio within a week or ten days. The First battalion of Oregon's former national guard about 350 men arrived, boosting totals to over 3 000. The Web-foot state quota will soon be filled with two more battalions as government work to fully equip volunteers proceeds. A local firm has secured a contract.
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Manila
San Francisco
Presidio
Oregon
National Guard
Colorado Volunteers Leave for San Francisco May 14
Denver May 14 The First regiment of Colorado volunteers will depart Tuesday for San Francisco as part of the mobilization. Details forthcoming on departure time and transport arrangements.
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Colorado
San Francisco
Denver
Colorado Volunteers
Rumors On Spanish Warships Near U S Coast
Reports from May day that Spanish warships may approach the American coast. The steamer Menantic sighted foreign vessels off Nantucket as word spread from various sources. Captain Brunst of the German cruiser was mentioned in the dispatches.
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Flying Squadron
New York
American
Menantic
Nantucket
Brunst
Board of Equalization to Seek Supreme Court Advice
Denver May 13. The State Board of Equalization will appeal to the Supreme Court to decide the basis of Colorado's 1898 assessments. Attorney General Carr is to draft the board's conclusions and present them promptly. Questions include whether assessments must be at full cash value and if the board can adjust county assessments to align with constitutional provisions.
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Board of Equalization
Supreme Court
Denver
Colorado
State Board of Equalization
Carr
Soldiers to Manila via transport from city Tuesday
Two weeks from Tuesday Colorado troops will board a transport bound for Manila to join Admiral Dewey. The decision not to leave the city before Tuesday came after a late hour meeting in the Equitable building between Chief Commissary Agent Barr Captain Smith and Cobhard. The court will render a final decision, guiding the extension of the assessment and possible law changes by the next Legislature.
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San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Colorado
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Quartermaster’s
Equitable Building
Barr
Smith
Quartermaster’s Department
Cob
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Pullman's Palace Car Company
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Jeep
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Mexico
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J.C. Hubinger Bros
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Conn
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Camp Adams
Colonel Hale
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Department
Omaha
Fort Logan
Cape Verde
Charleston
Philippines
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Senor Aunon
Senor Romero Giron
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